laundry question...

[spanky]

how do i prevent those little round fuzzies from getting on my clothes when i do laundry? they are so annoying

 

[BatmanNate]

I know that they sell lint rollers that will remove them after the fact.

 

[amnesiac]

The phenomenon is called pilling and, incidentally, the fuzzies are called "pills"

Taken from this site:

Pilling

Pilling occurs when groups of short or broken fibers on the surface of the fabric become tangled together in a tiny ball - a pill. Pilling results from rubbing or abrasion of the fabric during normal wear and use. Pilling is particularly prevalent with polyester and polyester blends.

To prevent pilling:

Before laundering, turn the garment inside out.
Use a slower agitation and a shorter wash cycle.
Use a liquid detergent or allow powdered detergent to dissolve completely before adding garments.
Remove from the dryer as soon as it is dry.
To remove pills, use a battery operated pill remover, which shaves the pills from the surface of the garment. Or, pull the fabric taut over a curved surface and carefully cut off the pill with scissors or shave the fabric surface with a safety razor.

 

[CurtCold]

Don't wash towells or other "fuzzy objects" with your other clothes.

 

[alm99]

Are you washing towels and clothes together? Sweaters? Separate your clothes.

 

[spanky]

thanx! i feel so much more domesticated now